Rescued rabbits ready for adoption

32 rabbits ready for new homes

Thirty-two of the 49 rabbits that were recently surrendered to a Manchester, N.H., animal shelter will be available for adoption starting this weekend.

The rabbits were taken in by the Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter on Dec. 22 as part of a Manchester Police Department animal control investigation. Authorities say the animals were living in deplorable conditions, and six more were found dead.

Donations of money, food and other supplies have been pouring into the shelter, which has provided medical care, including vaccinations and sterilizations, for the rabbits. Officials say most of the rabbits were in really good shape, are friendly and do well with cats, dogs and children.

The adoption fee is $60 or two for $100.

The Manchester Animal Shelter is located at 490 Dunbarton Road in Manchester.

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